Product knowledge: Oily/Acneic skin - Moisturizures

I know what you are thinking. You are thinking: I have oily skin! Why would I ever need to put moisture onto my face!?

 Remember what I had mentioned in my previous blogs about stripping the skin and how an oily skin can still lack hydration? Just because you have oily skin does not mean that you do not need to put hydration back into your skin. Using the right one well help to keep your skin hydrated and protected. It offers a nice slip underneath your makeup as well and it will help to prevent fine lines and wrinkles (from dehydration). Many skin care centers/spa's try to avoid using the term "Moisturizer" actually. It is because a lot of people with oily skin associate moisture with oil. Instead skin care specialist use the term "Day protection". People need to disassociate the negative connotations connected between oil and moisture.

Remember an oily skin can lack water but has an over production of oil.

A good moisturizer that is drug store brand would once again be Neutrogenas oil free, spf 35 moisturizer.

It informs you on the bottle: "Non-comedogenic" This is also something VERY important you want to see on your products. This is the professional term for "wont clog pores", "doesn't cause acne". This one offers UVA and UVB protection! Neutrogena also has one in SPF 15.

For those of you with oily skin you are going to want to go with something that says "Oil free" no matter which product you decided to try.

Dermalogica's Active Moist is a great example of a spa quality brand that is geared towards the oily skin type ( and combination skin ). It is light weight, and is formulated without artificial fragrances and colors. This moisturizer also helps to improve the skins texture and has a sheer, silky consistency that dries quite quick. This product is every bit worth the money.

I need to mention quickly other options for hydration for oily skin. This is where you will appreciate spa grade products because they are more in depth and focus on very specific skin concerns. For example:

Dermalogica's web site describes this product as follows:

"An oil-free, feather-light lotion to help hydrate while reducing shine. Non-greasy formula soothes irritated skin and helps eliminate congestion while preventing future breakouts. Microspheres help absorb oil on the skin's surface, leaving skin with an all-day matte finish. Formulated without artificial fragrances and colors."

 Just keep in mind the things I have mentioned previously. Drying out your skin too much can cause flaking and or more acne. If this happens to you, know that the problem may not be with the product. It most likely is a case of misuse/over use.

So remember: Oil Free and non-comedogenic
Those are you two most important traits you will want to look out for when choosing your moisturizers. I hope this has helped you a little. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment and don't forget to support by subscribing!

Next we will talk about scrubs for the Oily/acneic skin!
Until next time, enjoy life, Love, liberty, and always yourself.

Product Knowledge: Oily/Acneic skin - Toner

Toner's For The Acneic Skin Type

What is a Toner and what does it do?

What are toners? Some may not have even heard of them. Others may have but don't really know what they are for. First allow me to tell you what they are NOT. Toners are not a waste of money! Toner removes any left over product (cleansers and exfoliators) that you might have missed. They also help to hydrate a little as well. Most importantly a toner helps to balance your skins PH that is your Acid/alkaline ratio. When washing your face you strip your skin and you throw off the skins PH. You want your skin to come back to a nice even balance after cleaning, or exfoliating. A toner can be used even throughout the day for refreshment. Lastly, a toner can help to set your makeup.

Benefits of a Toner

Many toners out there now a days also come with other wonderful benefits. For example this toner by Garnier is for "Normal to Combination" skin and comes from their skin naturals line. As you can see it offers pro-vitamin B5, ( panthoenic acid ) which has natural broad abilities to moisturize, heal, soothe, and regenerate the skin. As you can see on the bottle it also tells you that it contains grape water. This is what helps to brighten and clarify the skins tone! So toners like this one is jam packed with great skin benefits.

Which one is the right one?

The best advice I can give is to purchase an alcohol free toner no matter your skin type. Every skin care line has something for acneic skin. Check out G.M.Collins oxygen puractive+ treating mist.

However you ought to be careful. Those who are treating their skin for acne should be weary about using every single product geared for Acneic skin. Why? Because you do not want to over strip your skin. G.M. Collins products for oily skin are for normal to oily which aims to balance perfectly. A line like this allows you to use more of what you need safely. It is worth checking into your local spa's for.

What are the possible complications to over stripping the skin?

Let's say you wash your face with a product that contains salicylic acid in it. You strip your PH. Then every other product has an acne blasting agent in it. Your skin is so stripped it panics having lost it's moisture. So, it goes: Quick! Produce more oil!
Next thing you know your face is breaking out even worse. The cycle and battle ensues. My advice is to break up your acneic regiment with a hydration toner and an oil free moisturizer to help balance things out.

Remember: There isn't a skin type out there that cannot benefit from hydration (water). 

Conclusion

There is a toner for every skin type. Please invest in one. I promise you, you will only love yourself more for doing it. Next time we will continue on with our product knowledge for the oily acneic skin type and take a quick look at Moisturizers. If you have any questions don't hesitate to leave a comment. Or if you just want to talk, share, leave a comment! Show some love and subscribe.

Until next time, enjoy life, Love, liberty, and always yourself.

Fact: Drying out your skin on a constant will lead to premature wrinkles.
           Those with oily skin type often age with no/less wrinkles. (providing that they do not smoke, drink alcohol and coffee, bake in the sun, excessively)